The starry-eyed effervescence of “Heartracer” is nicely demonstrative of Cosby’s fun take on ’80s synth-pop and rock — an area that artists like Ford & Lopatin and Future Islands have recently tackled
New Tracks
Romanian producer Boehm wowed last month with his remix of 2Pac’s “Dear Mama“, a tropical-tinged take on the hip-hop classic that featured ethereal instrumental additions reminiscent of atmospherically inclined Balearic beat artists like Air
LA-based band The Great Escape seamlessly integrate elements of rock’s past and present to create a memorable sound with plenty of radio appeal. Amie Miriello’s passionate vocals will likely be the first
Hot Flash Heat Wave have been one of my favorite discoveries this year; the San Francisco-based early twenty-somethings craft a serene blend of power-pop and surf-rock that manages a bevvy of punchy
Sounding simultaneously like something off an album from The Style Council and an energetic clip from Soul Train, Watkins Music’s infectious funk-popper “One Life One Love” continues a recently welcome funk-tinged revival led
Based out of New Zealand, Fazerdaze is a bedroom-pop project filled with tranquil moments of ’80s guitar-pop nostalgia, complemented by warm female vocals and occasional synth flourishes. “Jennifer” is a highlight off
Aubergine MACHINE, the duo of acclaimed producer Ian Carey and vocalist Shanti Ellis, is currently one of the most overlooked electro-pop projects going. The majority of their efforts – from “Hostage” to its
We previously heard from Atlanta-based electro-pop wizard Joshua Worden last year, when his track “Midnight” showed off how Worden’s warmly tranquil vocals and lush R&B-tinged electro-pop arrangements combined for a sound akin
New Albums
A memorable second EP from flatheadstanley, bleach immerses with a heartfelt, melodic rock appeal. From passionate, jangly gems like “bleach” to a
MoreAtlanta-based act Blueburst craft a resonating rock sound with textured guitar melodics and hooky vocal fervency, evidenced throughout their standout 2023 album
MoreGlitter is an enveloping new EP from Lauren Wanamaker, whose beautiful folk sound caught our ears last year with the Rest &
MorePortraits of Invisible Places is a riveting audio/visual album from Danish duo Linebug, who are based in Zeitz, East Germany. An array
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